How you dress to go on an interview for a car sales job can make or break you. Spending some time deciding what to wear before the interview will not only help you make a good presentation, it might just help you get the job.

Scout the Location

Since each car dealership is different, scouting out the location ahead of time can help you decide what to wear. While some car dealerships prefer their sales personnel wear a suit and tie, other dealerships may take a more casual approach and allow their employees to wear khakis and polo shirts. Once you visit the dealership you will know whether you need to go all out with a three-piece suit or whether a more conservative or casual look is appropriate.

Choosing the Outfit

While there is some debate about what colors are most appropriate to wear to an interview, donning conservative colors, such as shades of blue or gray will give you a professional look without making you appear too serious. Men and women generally both do best by sticking to a classic look, such as a white shirt, along with a blue or gray tie and suit for a man and a neutral colored pantsuit or skirt for a women. Skirt length is important, however, so if you choose to wear a skirt, keep it at knee length or just a little above. This helps you to avoid looking too dowdy or provocative.

Jewelry

Although a nice piece of jewelry can help pull the look of an outfit together, too many rings on one hand or large bold earrings can make your wardrobe seem garish. Keep jewelry to a minimum. Both men and women should avoid wearing face jewelry and women should have only one small earring per ear. Since some interviewers do not consider men wearing earrings to be professional, men may do best by leaving their earrings at home until they learn more about the work environment.

Fit and Fashion

If it has been a while since you tried on your interview outfit, you may discover it either no longer fits or has become hopelessly outdated. Try on your outfit several days ahead of your interview day to ensure that it still fits and is in style. Sit down in front of a mirror while wearing your outfit to see if it flatters you. Check for gaps between buttons and other potential wardrobe malfunctions. Inspect your wardrobe for unraveling hems, lose buttons and rips or tears. Consider having your outfit professionally cleaned and ironed prior to the big day. This will help you project a winning appearance.

About the Author

Based in Atlanta, Casey Kennedy has been writing online content since 2009. She specializes in writing about small business, careers, real estate, and ecommerce. She also enjoys writing about a variety of other subjects, including home improvement, gardening, and pet care. She attended the Academy of Art online, studying interior architecture and design while pursuing commercial flight training at Aviation Atlanta in Georgia.